Intern Archivist
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Position Title: Intern Archivist
Length of Contract: Fulltime contract: June 2 2025 September 26 2025
Hourly Wage: $28.00 per hour
Location: Ottawa Ontario
Application due: April 25 2025
Note: This position is contingent on Young Canada Works funding.
Description
The Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada is hiring an Intern Archivist through the Young Canada Works program. Under the supervision of the Assistant Archivist the Intern Archivist will learn how to bring together European/colonial archival theories and practices with Inuit knowledge traditions and specific cultural information needs while gaining valuable experience working in a small archive. They will also learn about the daytoday workings of a multinational nongovernmental organization and the challenges and successes of a small cultural heritage repository by working alongside the ICC Canada staff and through participation in meetings with staff archives users and stakeholders.
The Intern Archivists tasks include but are not limited to:
Appraisal arrangement and description of records according to RAD and ICC Canada Archives standards;
Digitization of textual photographic and graphic records;
Creation of name geographic place and subject authority files according to ICC Canada Archives standards;
Adding content (descriptions authority files and digitized records) to the ICC Canada Archives database (AtoM);
Creating social media content (Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube) that highlight the ICC Canada Archives holdings;
Answer reference questions from ICC Canada staff external users and stakeholders
Required Qualifications Knowledge and skills:
Must meet all Young Canada Works criteria (available here;
Familiarity with archival practices methodologies and theories especially descriptive standards;
Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively;
Superb organizational skills and attention to detail;
Flexible in handing a variety of concurrent tasks with solid time management abilities;
Strong research skills and the ability to synthesize information gathered through research;
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
Strong computer skills in Microsoft 365;
Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality;
Comfortable interacting with individuals outside of your organization;
Some knowledge and understanding of Inuit culture traditions and issues.
Education:
By May 2025 completion of all degree requirements for an undergraduate degree or college diploma from an accredited institution in a heritagerelated field (preferred: information management/library sciences archival studies or Indigenous studies);
PREFERRED: by May 2025 completion of all degree requirements for an ALAaccredited Masters degree with a minimum of 2 archivesspecific courses (i.e. Master of Information Master of Library and Information Studies etc..
Other Information:
Work is normally performed in a typical office work environment including frequent use of a computer remote workis not possible (ICC Canadas office is in downtown Ottawa);
Limited exposure to physical risk;
Travel to other libraries and archives in the greater Ottawa area may be required;
Moderate physical activity requires lifting up to 50 pounds and some standing and walking.
Applicants who are a Beneficiary under an Inuit Land Claims Agreement will be given priority hiring.
ICC Canada is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion gender gender identity disability age or veteran status. If accommodations are required during the application process please reach out to the Director of Human Resources at We encourage applicants to selfidentify.
About ICC Canada
Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada (ICC Canada) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to representing the interests of Canadian Inuit on matters of international importance. ICC Canada is one of four regional offices of the international Inuit Circumpolar Council which preserves and promotes the unity of Inuit as a single people within the circumpolar Arctic and advocates on behalf of all Inuit. ICC is a Permanent Participant on the Arctic Council has Consultative Status at the United Nations and has provisional Consultative Status at the International Maritime Organization to name just some of its highlevel international undertakings. Past leaders of ICC Canada include environmental activist Sheila WattCloutier Senator Nancy KaretakLindell and Canadas current GovernorGeneral Mary Simon.
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in ICC Canada; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please apply via the ICC Canada Bamboo HR portal. If you encounter any technical difficulties please email and indicate YCW Intern Archivist in the subject line.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
